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semester

/ˈsɛmɪstər/ noun · British & US
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What does semester mean?

noun

A period of six months in an academic year, typically consisting of two terms or trimesters. A semester is often used in colleges and universities to divide the academic year into two parts.

Example

"The semester is divided into two parts, with midterms in the middle of each."

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